Observations on the Theory and Practice of Landscape Gardening. Including Some Remarks on Grecian and Gothic Architecture

Repton, Humphry

Published by Printed by T. Bensley for J. Taylor, London, 1805

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Engraved frontispiece portrait; + 27 plates (12 colored, 9 of these with overslips; 4 uncolored plates with overslips) plus numerous text illustrations, vignettes, views, elevations, and plans, etc. 1 vols. 4to. Rejecting the formalism of his early guide, Lancelot Brown, Repton adopted a more natural and varied style of ornamentation which has been described as combining "artistical knowledge . with good taste and good sense." Compiled chiefly from the author's "Red Books," and illustrated with facsimiles of his original sketches, Repton's Observations is important as a record of his work and his views as a landscape gardener. No man did more to change the shape of the English countryside. Abbey (Scenery) 390 (with title dated 1803) Bound in half modern red morocco. Very minor wear to extremities. Folding plate repaired, small tear to one overslip. Otherwise Fine. Laid into quarter red morocco slipcase Engraved frontispiece portrait; + 27 plates (12 colored, 9 of these with overslips; 4 uncolored plates with overslips) plus numerous text illustrations, vignettes, views, elevations, and plans, etc. 1 vols. 4to.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Observations on the Theory and Practice of Landscape Gardening. Including Some Remarks on Grecian and Gothic Architecture
• Publisher: Printed by T. Bensley for J. Taylor, London
• Publication Date: 1805
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